Interoperability deal a particular boon to Novell
The alliance between Microsoft and Novell continues to bear fruit three years after it was first signed, say the two companies -- one the world's largest proprietary software vendor, the other one of the largest open-source companies.
Called Pulse, it will link up with Google Wave and let employees collaborate on documents
Novell has unveiled an enterprise social networking suite that is integrated with Google's new Wave application and lets co-workers collaborate on documents.
Called Pulse, it will link up with Google Wave and let employees collaborate on documents
Novell has unveiled an enterprise social networking suite that is integrated with Google's new Wave application and lets co-workers collaborate on documents.
Three remaining execs are working closely with Chapter 11 trustees to implement a restructuring plan
Unix software vendor SCO, struggling through bankruptcy and a Unix copyright trial involving Novell, has fired president and CEO, Darl McBride.
Each desktop to pay for itself in seven years
In the insurance business, everyone's headed into the hinterland. But the cost of every new branch can bite deeply. Here's how going Open Source helped ING Life save US$1.7 million and funded its expansion plans.
MonoTouch lets .Net developers build applications that meet Apple's requirements for the iPhone
More applications for enterprise users may become available for the iPhone with a new developer tool from Novell.
But Novel will add SUSE Linux code to Moblin
Eschewing its own SUSE Linux, Novell Inc. said today that it will back Intel Corp.'s Moblin Linux in the fast-growing market for netbooks and smartphones.
New desktop eye candy configuration options
Back in 2006, Novell took the plunge with its first significant Linux desktop for business product SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop, or SLED, 10. Novell has taken two years to produce the next generation, SLED 11, which should offer an even more polished user experience. TechWorld takes a look at SLED 11, including what's changed since version 10.
The update to Novell's Linux OS adds deep interoperability with Windows
Novell has unveiled SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 with features and capabilities that reflect the company's controversial multiyear agreement with Microsoft.
With ZENworks Application Virtualization 7, Novell has added a link to its ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM).
Novell last week created the first link between its tool for virtualization of desktop applications and its software for managing configurations.
The controversial arrangement over open source and Windows still creates strong feelings, pro and con
Two years ago this month, Microsoft forged its controversial partnership with Novell that, among other things, had the two companies agreeing not to sue each other over intellectual property issues, in part to protect Suse Linux users over any patent litigation from Microsoft.
Windows and virtualization are driving need for new management standards, tools
The sprawl of management consoles, the proliferation of data they provide and the rising use of virtualization are adding challenges to corporations looking to more effectively manage mixed Linux, Windows and cloud environments.
Novell expects higher adoption of SUSE Linux from netbooks, though it expects that the overall Linux market is moving to embedded Linux.
A surge in demand for netbooks is helping drive business for Linux, as the devices are designed to be low-cost with smaller storage, according to Novell's chief technology and strategy officer for Linux.
ZENworks Network Access Control results from OEM deal with StillSecure
Novell is getting into network access control via an OEM agreement with StillSecure that initially provides a stand-alone product but also includes plans to ensure that software works well with Novell's ZENworks configuration management.
On the positive side the company posted revenue growth of 3.5%.
Novell Thursday posted a net income loss of $15 million for its fiscal third quarter fueled by a charge related to its "auction-rate securities."